Danish Khan | Energy | Best Scholar Award

Posted on 24/01/202524/01/2025 by ScienceFather

Dr. Danish Khan | Energy | Best Scholar Award

Assistant Professor at Shenzhen Technology University, China

🎓 A dedicated scientist and educator with expertise in renewable energy and electrical engineering, specializing in perovskite solar cells. 🌱 Holds diverse academic and professional experience in Pakistan and China, demonstrating a passion for innovative research and teaching. 💡 A dedicated scientist and educator with expertise in renewable energy and electrical engineering, specializing in perovskite solar cells. 🌱 Holds diverse academic and professional experience in Pakistan and China, demonstrating a passion for innovative research and teaching. 💡

Publication Profile

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Education🎓

PhD in Renewable Energy (2014.09-2019.06): Research focus on perovskite organic photovoltaics at North China Electric Power University. Master’s in Electrical Engineering (2012.09-2014.06): Specialization in insulation materials at North China Electric Power University Undergraduate in Electrical Engineering (2007.09-2011.06): Focused on insulating materials at COMSATS University, Pakistan.

Experience👩‍🏫

Scientist in Materials Perovskite R&D (2023.03-Present): Researching perovskite solar cells. Postdoctoral Researcher (2021.03-2023.02): Worked on doped HTMs and titanium ore solar cells at Southern University of Science and Technology. Assistant Professor (2019.09-2021.02): Taught electrical engineering and materials courses at Indus University, Pakistan, and served as part-time acting director.

Awards and Honors🔍

HEC Pakistan Certified Doctoral Supervisor. Guest speaker at MEIE2020 and the 4th Symposium on Optoelectronics Materials and Devices. Reviewer for SCI journals.

Research Focus🌞

Specializes in perovskite solar cells, focusing on stability, efficiency, and advanced doped HTMs. Expertise in materials characterization using NMR, XRD, SEM, TEM, and computational tools like Materials Studio and MATLAB.

Publications 📖

📘 Competitive assessment of South Asia’s wind power industry: SWOT analysis and value chain combined model – Energy Strategy Reviews, 2020. Cited: 82.

🌞 Dopant-free phthalocyanine hole conductor for stable perovskite solar cells with 23% efficiency – Advanced Functional Materials, 2022. Cited: 67.

📊 Photovoltaic power forecasting using Elman Neural Network – IEEE Conference, 2017. Cited: 43.

🧪 Nexuses Between Chemical Design and Small Molecule Hole Transport Materials – Small, 2023. Cited: 41.

🔬 Dielectric properties of transformer oil-based silica nanofluids – IEEE, 2015. Cited: 40.

⚛️ Thiophene-functionalized phthalocyanine isomers for defect passivation in perovskite solar cells – Journal of Energy Chemistry, 2022. Cited: 36.

🏭 Incorporation of carbon nanotubes in organic solar cells – Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 2021. Cited: 36.

🔋 Design and performance analysis of PV grid-tied systems with energy storage – Int. J. Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2021. Cited: 32.

🌟 Improving optical properties of SnO₂ nanoparticles via Ni doping – Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, 2021. Cited: 30.

🌌 Conjugated linker-boosted self-assembled monolayers for perovskite solar cells – Joule, 2024. Cited: 29.

🌐 Hybrid power forecasting with neural networks and air quality index – Int. J. Photoenergy, 2017. Cited: 26.

🧾 Phthalocyanine in perovskite solar cells: A review – Materials Chemistry Frontiers, 2023. Cited: 22.

🏗️ Ion-Dipole interaction for inverted perovskite solar cells – Advanced Functional Materials, 2024. Cited: 20.

🌞 Charge transport-free np homojunction perovskite solar cells – Solar Energy, 2022. Cited: 20.

Conclusion

This individual is highly suitable for the Research for Best Scholar Award due to their exceptional academic credentials, impactful research contributions in renewable energy, and proven leadership skills in both academia and research. Their ability to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications in perovskite solar cells aligns with the award’s focus on scholarly excellence.

To further strengthen their candidacy, they could diversify their research focus, pursue interdisciplinary collaborations, and secure significant grants. With continued professional growth, this individual is well-positioned to make transformative contributions to academia and renewable energy innovation.

Xinyue Zhang | Solar energy | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 13/07/202413/07/2024 by ScienceFather

Ms. Xinyue Zhang | Solar energy | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Northwestern Polytechnical University, China

Xinyue Zhang is pursuing a Master of Engineering in Flexible Electronics at Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China (Sep 2022 – Apr 2025) with a GPA of 88/100, ranking 11th out of 129 students. Their research focuses on the development and application of high-efficiency, flexible perovskite solar cells, supervised by Professor Yongguang Tu. They have led and contributed to multiple projects and publications, earning numerous awards, including the National Scholarship and the Graduate Innovation Fund Project. [Name] also actively participates in extracurricular activities, such as leading a team in the China International “Internet+” Competition, securing a National Gold Award.

Professional Profiles:

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🎓 EDUCATION

Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China
Master of Engineering
📅 Sep. 2022 – Apr. 2025
🔬 Major: Flexible Electronics; GPA: 88/100 (11th/129)
📄 Thesis Title: Functional molecules regulate the semiconductor properties of lead halide perovskite and its photovoltaic devices
🧑‍🏫 Thesis Advisor: Yongguang TUShaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an, China
Bachelor of Engineering
📅 Sep. 2018 – Jul. 2022
🔬 Major: Inorganic Non-metallic Materials Engineering

📚 RESEARCH PROJECTS

Efficient and Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells📅 Aug. 2023 – Present
🧑‍🏫 Tutor: Yongguang TU
Overview:
Researching the development of perovskite solar cells, emphasizing their high photoelectric (power) conversion efficiency, low cost, and flexibility. This project aims to fabricate flexible solar cells with high photoelectric conversion efficiency to promote the application of flexible perovskite solar cells in wearable devices, etc.
Responsibilities:Leading the project: conceptualization, conducting literature research, experimental planning, data analysis, and manuscript writing.Controlling the Orientation of Perovskite Crystal Planes to Obtain High-performance Perovskite Solar Cells📅 Sep. 2022 – Jun. 2024
🧑‍🏫 Tutor: Yongguang TU
Overview:
Using functional molecules to regulate the growth of crystal planes during the nucleation process of perovskite films to obtain efficient and stable perovskite solar cells. This project proposes a green process involving 2-pentanol solution bathing for perovskite fabrication.
Responsibilities:Self-driven and efficient in completing this research and publishing the article “Preferred Crystallographic Orientation via Solution Bathing for High-Performance Inverted Perovskite Photovoltaic” in Advanced Functional Materials.Preparation of Large-area Metal Halide Perovskite Solar Cells Based on Solution Bathing Technology📅 Jul. 2022 – May. 2023
🧑‍🏫 Tutor: Yongguang TU
Overview:
Employed solvent bathing and solution bathing methods for a controllable preparation of large-area and high-quality perovskite films.
Responsibilities:Self-motivated and efficient in completing this research and published the article “Large-Area Metal Halide Perovskite Photovoltaics Based on Solvent Bathing and Solution Bathing” in Solar RRL.Approved for the 2024 Graduate Innovation Fund Project at Northwestern Polytechnical University for the project “Preparation of large-area perovskite films in green solution bathing and its device performance research” (ongoing individual project).

👨‍🏫 INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Flexible Electronics Research Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China
Part-time Counselor
📅 Sep. 2023 – Jun. 2024
Responsibilities:Organizing academic discussions, activities, or extracurricular projects.Supervising students’ learning and life discipline.

🌟 EXTRA

The 9th China International “Internet+” Undergraduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
Team Leader
📅 Jun. 2023 – Dec. 2023
Overview:
Worked on the project themed “Shapable Flexible Large Area Perovskite Photovoltaic Devices”, aiming at the current photovoltaic market demand and future application scenarios.
Responsibilities:Undertook project concept planning, book writing and defense, PPT typesetting, and design modules.

🏆 HONORS AND AWARDS

Graduate Innovation Fund Project of Northwestern Polytechnical University (Apr. 2024)National Scholarship (Master’s) (Dec. 2023)”Star of Mass Entrepreneurship and Innovation” of Northwestern Polytechnical University (Dec. 2023)”Outstanding Graduate Student” of Northwestern Polytechnical University (Dec. 2023)First Class Academic Scholarship to Northwestern Polytechnical University (Dec. 2023)The 9th China International “Internet+” College Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition National Gold Award (Dec. 2023)Outstanding Graduate of Shaanxi Province (Jun. 2022)National Scholarship (Undergraduate) (Dec. 2021)School-level “Merit Student” (Apr. 2021)University-level “Excellent Student Cadre” (Apr. 2021)

✍️Publications Top Note :

The Addition of Fluorine Atoms and Alkyl Chains to Aromatic Ligand Dipole for Enhancing Stability and Photoelectronic Properties of Formamidinium Perovskite Surfaces

Authors:
Yang, Q., Zhang, X., Wang, S., … Fang, W., Liu, B.

Journal:
Applied Surface Science, 2024, 659, 159925

Abstract:
Unavailable